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About Dakota City, IA

This small Iowa farming town of 752 people connects to the region via Highway 169, which runs north to Algona and south to Fort Dodge about 25 miles away. Locals use these routes daily, while longer trips typically involve connecting to Highway 20 for access to Interstate 35. The town sits along the East Fork Des Moines River, which originally drew settlers to establish the community in the late 1800s.

Where is Dakota City, IA on the map?

Dakota City, IA is in United States, at 42.723, -94.198 - about 21 km east of Gilmore City, IA.

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The closest airport to Dakota City, IA is Fort Dodge Regional Airport, 26 km (about 27 min by car).

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